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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.36, 1,066.56 and 456.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.36, 1,066.56 and 456.32 is: 684.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.36 : 1,066.56 = 456.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.36/1,066.56 = 456.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.36x = 1,066.56 × 456.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.36x = 486,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,692.66/711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.17

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